My grandfathers go to Gun was an Ithaca 37 which he used for everything especially waterfowl(my brother has that gun now). The only other long Guns he purchased were a Savage 99 Deer Rifle, and a Marlin 22.
The only nice shotguns he had were gifts from my dad, a Franchi Eldorado and a LC Smith 5E both in 12ga. I am not sure he ever used either of them very much.
My Father started as a kid with a 16ga Ithaca SXS. Then a German Guild Gun 16ga SXS, when stationed in Germany in the 50s. Then onto a Browning Superposed which was his base Gun for most work. Then lastly a Hodgson Damascus Hammergun for playing around.
For Side by Sides, I believe as earlier posters have stated field grade, Parkers, LCs, Ithacas, Foxes, and yes Model 21 & 24s are working man Guns. Post WWII, I believe one should add the Browning Superposed, Remington M32, and maybe the Marlin 90.
Last edited by old colonel; 12/15/19 11:35 PM.
